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Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc.

$131K - $160K/yr

... Legal Aid Assistance Program, Family Planning / Fertility Assistance, Personal Time Off, and Observance of Federal Holidays. As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug-free workplace and adheres to the ...

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Dorsey College

Financial Aid Advisor - Detroit, MI

Detroit, MI · On-site

$20 - $25.75/hr

Evaluate documented financial need and all documentation by students/legal guardians. * Ensure that all necessary documents are uploaded and processed using the institution's financial aid management ...

Eightcap Inc

Housing Resource Navigator

Orleans, MI · On-site

$17.44 - $18.60/hr

Connect clients to services for income, mental health, medical care, legal aid, and other needs. * Collaborate with the Housing Coordinator to support grant goals and compliance. * Other duties as ...

8CAP Inc.

Housing Resource Navigator

Orleans, MI · On-site

$17.44 - $18.60/hr

Connect clients to services for income, mental health, medical care, legal aid, and other needs. * Collaborate with the Housing Coordinator to support grant goals and compliance. * Other duties as ...

8CAP Inc.

Housing Resource Navigator

Orleans, MI · On-site

$17.44 - $18.60/hr

Connect clients to services for income, mental health, medical care, legal aid, and other needs. * Collaborate with the Housing Coordinator to support grant goals and compliance. * Other duties as ...

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How much do legal aid jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for legal aid in Michigan is $42,024.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $33,100.00 and $47,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a legal aid?

A legal aid is a professional or organization that provides free or low-cost legal assistance to individuals who cannot afford to hire a private attorney. Legal aid helps people navigate legal issues such as housing disputes, family law matters, immigration, and access to public benefits. Their goal is to ensure equal access to justice for everyone, regardless of income. Legal aid services may be provided by lawyers, paralegals, or volunteers, and are often supported by government funding or nonprofit organizations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a legal aid?

To thrive as a Legal Aid, you typically need a background in law or paralegal studies, strong research abilities, and a good understanding of legal procedures. Familiarity with legal research databases (like Westlaw or LexisNexis), case management software, and sometimes paralegal certification are valuable. Excellent communication, empathy, and organizational skills help in supporting clients from diverse backgrounds and collaborating with attorneys. These skills ensure effective client advocacy, accurate case preparation, and the delivery of accessible legal support to those in need.

What are some common challenges faced by legal aid professionals when assisting clients?

Legal aid professionals often encounter challenges such as managing high caseloads, working with limited resources, and addressing the urgent needs of clients who may be facing eviction, domestic violence, or immigration issues. Additionally, clients may have difficulty providing necessary documentation or may require extra support due to language barriers or trauma. Despite these challenges, legal aid professionals collaborate closely with colleagues, social workers, and community organizations to develop effective strategies for client advocacy and ensure access to justice.

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Infographic showing various Legal Aid job openings in Michigan as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 2% Temporary, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 93% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $42,024 per year, or $20.2 per hour.

Staff Attorney - Litigation

Lakeshore Legal Aid

Pontiac, MI • On-site

$70K - $81K/yr

Full-time

Medical, PTO

Re-posted 6 days ago

Job description

General Responsibilities

Litigation Staff Attorneys provide comprehensive civil legal services to eligible clients in civil cases in accordance with Lakeshore Legal Aid eligibility guidelines, case priorities, Advocacy Manual, all administrative policies, and the Michigan Rules of Professional Conduct. Staff Attorneys treat clients, co-workers, and all others who interact with Lakeshore Legal Aid with dignity and respect.


Qualifications:

  • Graduated from an accredited law school.
  • Admitted to practice law in the State of Michigan, or an application at the first opportunity for admission by reciprocity, or by taking the first available bar exam.
  • Demonstrated interest in the area of poverty law and working with low-income individuals. Able to be empathetic and understand the diverse clients of the poverty community.
  • Ability to deal effectively with all people under difficult circumstances.
  • Demonstrable skills in litigation, advocacy, interviewing, and drafting legal documents.
  • Understand and comply with the Michigan Rules of Professional Conduct.
  • Dependable transportation for travel to intake sites, hearings, meetings and trainings.
  • Experience or aptitude working with appropriate office technology, including telephone systems, copiers, word processing, report generation software, internet research, client database, etc.
  • Demonstrated ability to plan and organize multiple tasks.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.


General Task Areas

  • Provide timely civil legal services to low-income and senior clients and client groups through representation in trial courts, appellate courts and other forums, through litigation, advice, negotiation, drafting and review of legal documents, referrals and administrative advocacy.
  • Serve the clients in a holistic and client centered manner and engage in community lawyering through a racial justice lens.
  • Update manuals and resource materials.
  • Develop an expertise in one or more areas of law, if required.
  • Promote and maintain civil and professional relationships with coworkers, clients, members of the judicial system, and members of the public with whom they have contact, treating all with dignity and respect.
  • Train or mentor other staff in areas of experience.
  • Assist other staff.
  • Maintain currency of legal developments in poverty law.
  • Assist in identifying substantial poverty problems affecting individual clients or the client communities.
  • Understand and utilize office equipment and technology as required. Understand and use software programs necessary to generate required documents and reports. Ability to learn and use new or updated equipment and software as required.
  • Follow Lakeshore Legal Aid policies particularly as they relate to file maintenance, case handling, document production, storage, report preparation, and time keeping.
  • Communicate and establish contacts with court, community agencies, local and state bar associations, and local client groups as appropriate. Act as a resource to such groups when appropriate.
  • Comply with funding requirements in the employee’s own work.
  • Participate in groups, taskforces, or associations whose activities substantially affect Lakeshore Legal Aid’s work and the legal rights of low-income persons.
  • Create and/or deliver presentations to community groups on legal services related topics.
  • Timely complete and submit all work-related forms and reports required by a supervisor.
  • Participate in training as appropriate and required by a supervisor.
  • Participate in office-defined or program-defined impact projects.
  • Develop continuing expertise to handle increasingly complex litigation or other projects.
  • Perform other work-related duties as assigned by the supervising attorney, a director, CEO, or a CEO designee.


Compensation and Benefits

  • Industry-leading employer-sponsored healthcare package
  • Generous paid time off
  • Paid Holiday
  • Hybrid Remote Work Schedule


** Do not delay. Applications are accepted until September 4, 2026, or until the position is filled. **